Pecan
Also known as: Pecan Limited
Pecan is a community charity based in Southwark. Working in this and neighbouring boroughs. Supporting local people who are unemployed, isolated, ex-offenders, those affected by benefit changes or low income and empowering women facing multiple barriers. Services include employment programmes, training, one to one support, coaching, food programmes and community activities.
Activities & Mission
Pecan is a community charity based in Southwark. Working in this and neighbouring boroughs. Supporting local people who are unemployed, isolated, ex-offenders, those affected by benefit changes or low income and empowering women facing multiple barriers. Services include employment programmes, training, one to one support, coaching, food programmes and community activities.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 73% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 257). How is this calculated?
Higher than 55% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 52% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,283,196 | £2,365,125 | £2,318,596 | £1,254,058 | £562,433 | 38 / 50 |
| 2024 | £1,875,583 | £1,849,480 | £1,781,763 | £1,351,779 | £453,536 | 33 / 50 |
| 2023 | £1,754,751 | £1,755,622 | £1,686,157 | £1,325,676 | £778,290 | 38 / 125 |
| 2022 | £1,397,448 | £1,720,849 | £1,660,530 | £1,346,921 | £515,264 | 32 / 90 |
| 2021 | £2,152,992 | £1,702,426 | £1,658,734 | £1,618,694 | £1,037,377 | 34 / 100 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Pecan
What does Pecan do?
Pecan is a community charity based in Southwark. Working in this and neighbouring boroughs. Supporting local people who are unemployed, isolated, ex-offenders, those affected by benefit changes or low income and empowering women facing multiple barriers. Services include employment programmes, training, one to one support, coaching, food programmes and community activities.
How much income did Pecan report in 2025?
Pecan reported total income of £2.28m and reported expenditure of £2.37m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Pecan?
Pecan has a program ratio of 101.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 73% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 257 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Pecan registered as a charity?
Pecan was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 July 1989 as charity number 801819. It has been registered for 37 years.
Who runs Pecan?
Pecan is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Pecan operate?
Pecan operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Pecan a registered charity?
Yes — Pecan is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 801819.
Details
Peckham
London
SE15 5SE
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated